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Unearthly Tales: Triumph & Tragedy

EVENT SOLD OUT

Saturday, October 17

Tours at 4:00, 5:15, & 6:30pm

Strawtown Inn

Cost:​ Members $40, Non-members $45

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As autumn shadows lengthen, climb aboard the Pella Trolley for an evening among Pella’s departed. Journey through Oakwood Cemetery as we uncover the triumphs, tragedies, and darker tales of five Pella residents laid to rest within its grounds. After your journey among the headstones, return to Strawtown Inn for drinks, light bites, and a final toast to the dearly departed.​

Autumn Tea & Painting

Friday, October 23

6:00pm

Scholte Garden Room

Cost:​ $45

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Join us for an evening of autumn tea and painting! Instructor Dora Olson returns to show you how to paint an autumnal scene especially for book lovers. We’ll enjoy hot tea, light bites, and sweet treats for a cozy fall evening.

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Please note: the painting will be similar to the example here, but more fall-themed and less snow!

 

Click the button below to register. Questions? Contact info@pellahistorical.com or 641-628-2409.​

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Halloween at the Scholte House

Saturday, October 31

1:00-4:00pm

Scholte House Museum

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Celebrate Halloween with us at the Scholte House! On Saturday, October 31, the house will be open during our regular tour hours and anyone can stop by for a piece of candy for some early trick or treating. We also will offer free tours for anyone that is wearing a costume and wants to have a tour of the house!

 

Questions? Contact Liz at lvangorp@pellahistorical.com.

Chair Caning Class

Thursday, November 5, 5:30-8pm

Saturday, November 7, 9am-noon

Thursday, November 12, 5:30-8pm

Saturday, November 14, 9am-noon

Sterrenberg Library at the Historical Village

Cost:

  • Museum Members: $125

  • Non-members: $175

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Chair caning classes are back! Join us for a 4-part class series where you will learn how to cane chairs, make repairs, and overall care for caned furniture. Our instructor, Gene Newman, has decades of experience and will not only teach the art of chair caning, but also provide a hands on learning experience.


Chairs will be made available for each participant to cane during the class, but will not be available to take/keep upon completion. If a participant has a chair that they would like to cane, they may bring it with them and use for the duration of the class. Ages 16+ are welcome to sign up.

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Tulip Queen's Announcement Party

Saturday, November 14

7:00pm

Pella High School Auditorium

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Join us as we select our 2027 Tulip Queen and Royal Court! At the Tulip Queen's Announcement Party, watch presentations from twelve high school seniors passionate about Pella and its Dutch heritage.

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Tickets will be available beginning November 6. Find additional details at the button below.

Contact

Museum Office:

info@pellahistorical.com

641-620-9463

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Tulip Time Office:

tuliptime@pellahistorical.com

641-628-4311

Make a Donation

Locations

Museum Store, Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill, & Pella Trolley:

714 East 1st Street

Pella, IA 50219

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Scholte House Museum &

Maria's Tea Room:

728 Washington Street

Pella, IA 50219

Hours

Historical Village

Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm

Saturday, 10am-4pm

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Vermeer Windmill

Monday-Friday

10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

Saturday

10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm

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Pella Trolley

Wednesday-Friday, 1pm

Saturday, 10:15am

 

Scholte House Museum

Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4pm

© 2026 by Pella Historical Museums and Tulip Time. The Pella Historical Society is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

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